Dacia Logan 2005 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Dacia Logan engine produces 26 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Despite less power, Dacia Logan reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Dacia Logan is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Dacia Logan consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Dacia Logan over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Dacia Logan consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Dacia Logan gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Kangoo | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Logan might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Bora 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.45 m | |
| Dacia Logan is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Bora, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Logan is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
510 litres | 785 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Logan has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. The Volkswagen Bora may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Bora (by 275 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Logan is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Dacia Logan can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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